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Indian couple donates USD250,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief
An Indian-origin couple in USA has donated USD250,000 to the Houston mayor’s fund for Harvey relief, set up in the aftermath of the tropical storm that wreaked havoc in the US state of Texas.
Majority of Singaporeans happy about F1 Grand Prix renewal: Report
The Formula One race last week in Singapore was dramatic by any fan’s measure, but it was the announcement of a contract extension for a four-year renewal of the Grand Prix that dominated social media buzz.
iPhone 8 launch: Singaporeans crowd Apple store to get coveted smartphone
It seemed that all roads in Singapore led to the Apple Store today as there was excess crowding for the launch of the new iPhone 8 and the larger iPhone 8 Plus. Apple fans queued up right outside the store along the Orchard Road since Thursday night to receive their coveted smartphone.
India Club in London struggling for survival
The India Club in London, a hub for Indian nationalists in the UK during the independence movement in the 1930s and 40s, is fighting for its survival after plans emerged for the building to be demolished internally.
Legacy of Indian diaspora captured in ‘Singapore Indian Heritage’ book
The history of the Indian community in the island nation of Singapore starting from their arrival in pre-colonial British times, exceptional role in nation building and the present-day dynamics have been beautifully captured in the book titled Singapore Indian Heritage.
Portugal PM supports India’s bid for permanent membership of UNSC
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Luis Da Costa has supported India’s bid for permanent membership in the Council, asserting that efforts must continue to ensure greater representation in the most powerful wing of the world body.
PM Lee launches national skills framework to develop logistics sector in Singapore
Heralding a new chapter of bringing SGD8.3 billion and creation of 2,000 new jobs for professionals, managers, engineers and technicians (PMET) by 2020 in the logistics sector, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong today launched the New National Skills Framework for the logistics sector.
Delhi High Court asks Indian govt to assist two women get compensation in Saudi Arabia
The Delhi High Court has asked the Indian government to help two women in ascertaining and obtaining appropriate monetary relief in Saudi Arabia where they lost their family members in separate accidents.
Experimentation needed in Singapore’s educational system: Tharman
Singapore’s education system must keep experimenting and having a sense of dare to prepare for the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam while addressing students and academics at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
